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India is accelerating its exploration of rare earth elements and lithium, essential for emerging industries like electric vehicles and renewable energy. The government aims to reach a domestic production capacity of 5,000 tonnes of rare earth permanent magnets by 2030, while surveys for lithium reserves in Rajasthan and Jammu
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The Shakti Sadan Scheme, under the Ministry of Women and Child Development in India, integrates former initiatives 'Swadhar Greh' and 'Ujjawala' to support women facing difficult circumstances, including trafficking victims. The initiative, launched on April 1, 2022, offers shelter and rehabilitation in 419 centers nationwide, assisting
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The Government of India has enacted the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 to guarantee a safe working environment for women across various sectors, as emphasized in a recent address by Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Smt. Savitri Thakur. This legislation
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The Indian government has fortified its legal frameworks with amendments to the Information Technology (IT) Rules, 2021, aimed at addressing risks from deepfakes and online child sexual abuse material. Under the POCSO Act, 2012, and the newly advanced Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the protection of children from sexual exploitation both
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The Ministry of Women and Child Development has introduced a Facial Recognition System within the Poshan Tracker Application to better monitor the distribution of Take-Home Rations. This system uses Aadhaar-based tracking to ensure benefits reach registered beneficiaries while reducing leakages and eliminating ghost entries. Training is provided to Anganwadi Workers
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The Border Area Development Programme (BADP), overseen by the Ministry of Home Affairs, is aimed at enhancing infrastructure in villages near India's international borders. It is now in its final phase after approving over 39,000 projects since 2004, including road and health infrastructure. Additionally, the Vibrant Villages
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Under Mission Poshan 2.0, the Ministry of Women and Child Development is transforming two lakh Anganwadi Centres into Saksham Anganwadis with improved infrastructure for better child nutrition and education. The Ministry has also introduced a Facial Recognition System in the Poshan Tracker Application to enhance the distribution and tracking
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The Ministry of Home Affairs, led by Minister of State Nityanand Rai, is set to finalize and notify the questions for the second phase of the Census 2026, focusing on Population Enumeration. This includes questions on caste, which will undergo a standard procedure of receiving inputs from various governmental bodies
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The Ministry of Home Affairs announced various welfare and housing support measures for Kashmiri migrant families under the Security-Related Expenditure framework and the Prime Minister's Development Package. Assistance includes monthly cash aid, free rations, and development of transit accommodations. Additionally, several initiatives like online registration services and direct
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The Government of India is actively working to harness the potential of digital technologies while safeguarding children from online risks, through comprehensive regulatory frameworks and education policies integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) in a safe and responsible manner. Source: Original Link
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The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has introduced a new benchmark known as Indian Standards 19445:2025, which outlines performance evaluation and requirements for bomb disposal systems. This standard, issued on December 24, 2025, was developed through comprehensive stakeholder engagements to address operational and safety needs for various bomb disposal
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The Government of India has approved significant budget allocations for the development of border villages through the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP), aimed at enhancing infrastructure, tourism, and socio-economic conditions in select regions. This initiative is structured into two phases, with a focus on promoting livelihood opportunities, improving connectivity, and encouraging